Set up the MCP server

Gamma MCP powers Gamma Connectors and integrations in popular AI tools.

Gamma MCP is a hosted server that lets AI tools create new gammas, generate from templates, browse existing gammas, check generation status, and read existing Gamma presentations or documents on your behalf. Integrations like the Gamma connectors in Claude and ChatGPT are powered by this server.

Looking for general Gamma help? This page covers MCP server setup for developers. For general guidance on using Gamma with AI assistants, see How do I use Gamma with connectors and integrations? in the Help Center.

Quick reference

• Works with any AI tool that supports the Model Context Protocol.

• Available on all Gamma plans. Generations charge credits.

• Gamma MCP supports generating from scratch, generating from templates, checking generation status, browsing existing gammas, reading gammas, browsing themes, and browsing folders.

• Reading requires view access to the Gamma in the connected workspace.

• Uses OAuth with Dynamic Client Registration for custom integrations.

• See MCP tools reference for full tool details, parameter tables, and authentication guidance.

Capabilities

Generate from scratch -- create presentations, documents, webpages, or social posts with control over text density, tone, audience, language, images, themes, layout, headers/footers, export format, and sharing permissions.

Generate from a template -- create a new gamma from an existing template gamma. By default, Gamma preserves the template's structure while adapting the content to a new audience, topic, or use case.

Check generation status -- poll long-running generation jobs until they complete or fail.

Browse existing gammas -- search or list gammas and templates that already exist in the connected workspace.

Read existing gammas -- retrieve the full content of a presentation or document when you provide a Gamma file ID or URL. This tool is read-only and cannot modify the Gamma.

Browse themes -- search Gamma's theme library by name. Each theme includes tone and color keywords to help match your style.

Organize to folders -- browse or search your Gamma folders and save generated content to specific locations.

Getting started

To use a Gamma Connector, you need an AI tool with a Gamma Connector in its library and a Gamma account on any plan. The setup process varies by platform -- see Connect integrations for step-by-step instructions.

Tips for best results

• Be specific about structure: "create a 10-slide marketing strategy covering target audience, channels, budget, and metrics" works better than "make a presentation about marketing."

• Describe your style upfront: "professional and minimal," "colorful and creative," "corporate and clean."

• Specify the format: presentation, document, webpage, or social post.

• Control text density: "keep slides brief with bullet points" or "include detailed explanations."

• Mention folder names if you want content organized: "save to my Marketing folder."

• Request exports when needed: "export as PowerPoint" or "generate a PDF."

Request custom MCP access

Building your own integration? The Gamma MCP server uses OAuth with Dynamic Client Registration (DCR). Your platform must support DCR to connect.

Request MCP Access

The form asks for your name, email, company, use case description, OAuth redirect URIs, and a logo for the consent page (SVG, PNG, or JPEG, 256x256 px).

Connected apps request permission to create gammas, read gammas, list folders, and list themes in the selected workspace.

Redirect URI requirements: All redirect URIs must use HTTPS with a public hostname. Localhost and loopback addresses (http://localhost, http://127.0.0.1) are not accepted. For local development, point your approved hostname to 127.0.0.1 in your system's hosts file.

Troubleshooting

Authentication errors

Your connection to Gamma may have expired. Disconnect and reconnect the Gamma connector in your AI assistant to refresh authentication.

Connection problems

Make sure you're logged into both your AI assistant and your Gamma account before connecting. If issues persist, check your network connection.

Insufficient credits

Your account doesn't have enough credits. Purchase more at Settings > Billing or upgrade your plan.

Invalid parameters

Your AI assistant will typically retry with corrected values. If the issue persists, try rephrasing your request with simpler options.

FAQ

Connectors, MCP, and API -- which should I use?

No-code users: Use Gamma connectors in Claude or ChatGPT for conversational creation, or Zapier/Make/n8n for automated workflows.

Developers: Use Gamma MCP if you're building a custom AI tool integration that supports MCP. Use the Gamma API if you need full programmatic control over requests and responses.

Can I edit a gamma using MCP?

Not today. Editing is only available in the Gamma app.

What can I request through Gamma MCP?

You can create new content with generate, browse existing gammas and templates with get_gammas, create new content from a template with generate_from_template, check status with get_generation_status, browse themes and folders, and read existing Gamma presentations or documents with read_gamma. See the MCP tools reference for the full tool list and parameter details.

Where can I learn more about MCP?

Visit the Model Context Protocol website for technical details.

Related

• MCP tools reference for authentication, parameter tables, and error handling

• Connect integrations for platform-specific setup instructions

• Generate from text for the full parameter reference

• Access and pricing for credit costs and plan details